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Milly Red Wool Sleeveless Shift Dress

This Milly Red Wool Sleeveless Shift Dress is a wool blend crepe dress which has a boat neck. Features of the dress include a black patent belt around the waist with silver tone turnlock fastening and a dramatic exposed, black edged zip fastening at the back.

The dress is fully lined and falls to about knee length.

It fits true to size. The model in the photo is 5’11”, a standard UK size 8 and she is wearing a size US 4.

Get some New York style with this classic 24/7 shift that will take you from desk to dinner without pausing for breath. It’s a timeless look that you could wear any season, although the tomato red colour ensures an eye catching look. Complete the outfit with a black patent clutch and shoes to match the belt and all outcomes are covered wherever you wear this chic little dress.

Project D Aguna Long Sleeve Lace Dress in Magenta

The Project D Phoebe Aguna Dress is a long sleeved lace dress with a deep v neck and even deeper v back. The lace is a deep red colour and metallic in appearance. The neckline, cuffs and hemline have scalloped edges. The sleeves of the dress are sheer but the body is fully lined with nude fabric. The dress fastens with a hidden zip at the back and falls to knee length or just below.
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The model is a size 8 and is wearing a size 8. The dress fits true to size.

Wrap you body in pretty floral lace with this striking dress from Project D. Glamorous and smart, it radiates charm and A lister chic. Amp up the glamour by adding glitz and sparkle into the mix. The model is carrying the gold Valorie clutch by Anya Hindmarch, wearing an Anton Heunis necklace and the Ash Caprice court shoes in prune.

Max Studio Silk Chiffon Drop Waist Dress in Black

This Max Studio Silk Chiffon Drop Waist Dress is a pure silk sleeveless v neck dress which has a lace edged neckline, dropped waist and a softly pleated swing skirt. The dress falls to about knee length. It has a nude coloured lining to show off the texture of the finely woven lace.

The fits true to size.

It is available in sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16

Fabric and Care: 100% silk; dry clean only.

Taking its inspiration from dresses of the 1920s, this glamorous dress is feminine and sassy. It would be ideal to wear for a meal out or posh evening occasion – add a crystal necklace to the neckline, a cuff to the wrist, a smart black patent clutch, towering black patent sandals and fish net tights for an unforgettable look.

Joseph Corine Lace Dress in Black

The Joseph Corine Black Lace Dress is a three quarter sleeved dress with a round neck that falls to about knee length. The dress has sheer sleeves but is lined to the body and fastens at the back with a concealed zip.

This black lace dress from Joseph is a charming and elegant style which could be worn for any number of occasions, from cocktail parties to business meetings. For evening wear, add statement jewels to amp up the glamour. The model in the photo has completed the look with a Bex Rox Necklace, the DKNY haircalf insert clutch and the the McQ Alexander McQueen Boots.

By Malene Birger Zohir Blue Dress

The By Malene Birger Zohir Blue Dress is a three quarter sleeve dress in the most striking shade of aqua blue. The dress has a round neck with epaulette detail and falls to about knee length. The dress has a concealed back zip fastening and falls to about knee length. There is a vent in the skirt at the back.

The dress fits true to size. The model is a UK 8 and is wearing size DK34.

I love the sleek lines and colour of this dress; it’s elegant and timeless yet at the same time totally striking because of it’s lovely hue. This is a dress to wear 24/7, and as such is ideal for professional women who don’t have time to go home and get changed first when zipping from A to B. The model has completed the look with the 3.1 Phillip Lim black belt and the Aila Electric Blue “The Clutch” which has sold out twice so far, but at the time of writing more stock had arrived.

Tibi Ariel Bird Print Peplum Dress

The Tibi Ariel Bird Print Peplum Dress is a pure silk, sleeveless dress with a v neck and peplum frill to the waist. The dress is white will an all over blue bird print; the navy peplum contrasts with the white of the dress. The dress pulls on to fit and falls to about knee length.

The dress fits true to size. The model is 5’11” and a standard UK 8. She is wearing a US4.

This is a cute and luxurious dress with a delightful blue bird print and it’s perfect for cocktails and evening wear. The peplum is big fashion news right now and it’s a really flattering style too. Complete the look by teaming accessories with the blue from the bluebirds – for example, try Sam Edelman’s blue suede Danielle shoes.

Carven Navy Long Sleeve Fit and Flare Lace Dress

This Carven dress is a sheer lace cutwork dress with a nude lining to the body with the sleeves remaining see through. Made from a cotton blend fabric, the dress has long sleeves, a round neck and falls to about knee length. It’s a fit and flare style with cut out detail to the chest exposing the nude lining and it fastens with a concealed zip to the centre back.

The model, pictured right, is 5’11”, is a UK size 8 and she is and wearing a size FR36. The dress fits true to size.

Taking it’s inspiration from the ornate designs of Gothic stained glass windows, this detailed cut work dress from Carven is bang on trend for this season’s baroque and opulent designs which have been frequenting the catwalks. Nevertheless, the dress is timeless to work well any season, and it’s certainly useful to have such an elegant boardroom to bar dress in your wardrobe. The model has completed the look with the DVF Anette Shoes and the Anya Hindmarch midnight blue Huxley Clutch.

AllSaints Marilyn Dress in Black

The AllSaints Marilyn Dress is a sleeveless taffeta dress made from a specially sourced Japanese fabric which has a surface lustre. The style of the dress, sleeveless with draping to the bodice and asymmetrically across the skirt, is inspired by a vintage garment from Paris. The dress has a v neck with collar which forms part of the drape. It is fully lined, falls to knee length or just above and has a concealed side zip fastening.

It is available in UK sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14.

Size 10 measures 96cm / 37.8″ from back of the neck to the hemline.

Material: 100% polyester

Subtly sexy with a flattering drape, this sophisticated dress will turn you into a siren over the festive period. Amp up the glamour with dark patterned tights, vertiginous heels such as the AllSaints 125 Cigarette heels in black patent with a sparkly clutch such as the Bolshevik Pochette. Complete the look with a slick of pillar box red lipstick.

AllSaints Raegan Dress in Slate Grey or Oxblood

The AllSaints Raegan Dress is a sleeveless, pleated dress which takes its inspiration from a vintage Parisian dress. This version has deep armholes to
the waist, a split to the back without exposure (there are two buttons which fasten behind the neck and a zip fastening to the skirt – see photo on the right). It falls to about knee length or just above.

It is available in UK sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14.

Size 10 measures 86.5cm / 34.1″ from the back of the neck to the hemline.

Material: 100% polyester

This chic dress would be a great addition to both your work and evening wear wardrobes. For work, teamed with a black blazer and court shoes, it’s just the job. For a more casual off duty look, team it with a cropped leather jacket, dark tights and ankle boots for weekend cool.

Temperley London Esther Dress in Fuchsia or Nude

The Temperley London Esther Dress is a short sleeved knee length dress with a scoop neck that whilst self coloured, uses both matte and shiny versions of the fabric to create an elegant texture and shape. The waistband exposes the satin side of the fabric, as does the asymmetrically layered peplum and drape of material that hangs from the waist; the remainder of the dress is matte.

There is a vent in the skirt at the back and the dress fastens with a hidden central zip fastening.

The dress is available in UK sizes 8, 10, 12 and 14

It fits true to size. The model in the photo is 5’10” and she is wearing a size 8.

Feminine, elegant and ladylike, it’s easy to see why Alice Temperley is one of the Duchess of Cambridge’s – and Pippa Middleton’s – favourite designers. You could just imagine Kate wearing this lovely dress on a walkabout, a hospital visit or a trip to meet foreign royals, no doubt teamed with her favourite LK Bennett Sledge Shoes.